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I just moved back home after college graduation and I’m already going crazy. I have $0 in savings and only a few thousand in checking. I feel bad leaving my siblings behind but my mental health is already declining and it’s been a day…
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Anonymous 7w

give it a little time to readjust, things can get better. Plus, living at home, even if only for a bit, will help you get some extra in savings so you’ll be more prepared when you do move out. i’m also someone who can’t be at home for more than a few days, so i get it, maybe not the specifics but in general

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Anonymous 7w

I know it must be hard, but try your best to take care of yourself. Find a job and work as many hours as you can so you’re not at home as often and that way we can start saving up money to get your own place.!

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Anonymous 7w

Trust me I understand how you feel. But it will get better, compared to my relationship with my dad in Highschool it’s not good but it’s okay now. We still argue and fight but that just life and I’ve stopped giving energy to it. Work hard and save! Because that’s what I’m doing so that I can afford to live on my own and protect my peace.

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Anonymous 7w

It’s ok baby it’s not forever just remember that. In this economy idk for how long but there is a light at the end of the tunnel just get your money up for now and youll feel more in control

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Anonymous 7w

i’m in the same boat as your right now. Except i’m doing fieldwork for my degree (just graduated, going straight into grad) and will be living with my friend in Baltimore this summer. whenever i come home I lose my mind, and resort back to old coping techniques which make me feel like shit. The best thing I can offer for advice is to leave the house at least once a day. we moved recently so I have no friends locally - I take the bus to the library, do research snd studying, or just fuck around

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Anonymous 6w

I thought I was the only one! Every time I go back home I eat unhealthy and get so lazy I feel like shit. Now I graduated so I can’t go back to my apartment ):

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Anonymous 5w

Give your resume a once-over, go to a local SBA resource and have a career coach help you revise it and condense it to one page. Then apply actively on indeed or literally hand out resumes in person to places you want to work, dress nice, shake hands, ask to schedule 15 minutes with a specific person who can discuss hiring initiatives. It’s tough out here. Praying for you.

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Anonymous 5w

I’ve been there and IK it’s dreadful. But take advantage of this time to get your career and money right. No sense in moving into a shitty apartment when, if you wait 6months or a year, you could move into YOUR OWN HOUSE!

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Anonymous 5w

Get a job even if it’s not in your field just do something

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Anonymous 5w

i graduated from college when i was 22 and its been over 2 years and im sick of living at home, but at least i have been saving a lot of money. i cant imagine what its like having to pay ACTUAL rent of over $1,000-$2,000 A MONTH. my dad is only charging me $500 to live at home plus $50 for gas and $50 for my phone bill every month. i also pay for a credit card so i can build good credit. hopefully this year will be my year to buy a car. ive saved $15k up.

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Anonymous 7w

*you not we lol

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Anonymous replying to -> #6 7w

It can be painful to hear, but i echo what fellow commenters have said so far - it gets better. Your want/need to leave and find more of yourself in a safer way is valid asf, but right now money is tight. I have a feeling some new opportunities will show up for you, but for right now, try to get out as much as you can. Maybe even a job if possible

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Anonymous replying to -> debbiethedolphin 5w

my parents do drive me crazy sometimes, but i wouldnt be where i am today without their support. i earn minimum wage at my current job, but im always looking for a better job catered to my degree so i can start making more money to move out eventually. but i feel like that wont happen for another 5+ years with the way the housing market is increasing so much.

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